Michigan State fans are also at Saturday's game

SOUTH BEND --- We ran into some Michigan State fans on campus Saturday. They made trips from as far away as New Jersey just to see the game.

Spartan fans lined up early to watch their team walk into Notre Dame Stadium.

Those fans say they were welcomed with open arms by Irish fans.

Although they are enjoying the gameday, they hoped the Spartans would win.

"I've actually been here every year since 1997. Michigan State has won six of the last eight here so six of the last eight have been won at this stadium, so I'm looking forward to another victory today," said Jack Giampalmi who is a Spartans fan.